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ADM unveils PearlEdge natural white color solutions

PearlEdge portfolio can serve a variety of food and beverage applications.

April 6, 2022

ADM has launched PearlEdge, a line of white color solutions derived from natural sources for a variety of food and beverage applications.

GNT introduces ‘Power of Color’ research

Research combines consumer psychology, semiotics.

November 29, 2021

The research combines consumer psychology and semiotics to deliver unique insights into how color generates meaning across products, brands and categories.

GNT expands North Carolina facility

Expansion aims to serve customers in North America.

October 18, 2021

GNT, manufacturer of Exberry Coloring Foods, has announced an initial investment of $30 million to expand its operations in North America.

Cargill opens $150 million pectin processing facility in Brazil

State-of-the-art plant prioritizes sustainable production with advanced CO2 emission reductions, biomass reuse.

Crystal Lindell

September 8, 2021

The plant significantly expands the company's ability to meet growing global demand for the label-friendly texturizing ingredient.

GNT’s new vibrant green EXBERRY colors made from spirulina and turmeric

The company’s new Lime Green provides a vibrant yellowish green, while Shade Jade Green offers a vivid bluish green.

July 19, 2021

The company’s new Lime Green provides a vibrant yellowish green, while Shade Jade Green offers a vivid bluish green.

Black Forest brand introduces sustainability commitments

Ferrara brand commits to using real ingredients, sustainable packaging, protecting forests.

March 18, 2021

Black Forest is making a commitment to become a sustainable brand by using real ingredients, moving to fully sustainable packaging, continuing to plant and protect forests, and reducing its impact in its production.

COVID-19 leaves complicated mark on candy color trends

Consumers still long for bright hues while also seeking out new, clean-label natural colors.

Crystal Lindell

March 17, 2021

“The pandemic has had various impacts on consumer behavior,” explains Rebeka Davis, account manager, GNT USA. “On the one hand, many people have been indulging more in chocolate and sugar confectionery; on the other, eight in ten worldwide say they plan to adopt healthier eating and drinking habits.”

Mars will continue to use artificial colors in U.S. portfolio

In 2016 company said it planned to use only all-natural colors within about five years.

Crystal Lindell

January 25, 2021

Mars will not remove all artificial colors from its entire U.S. portfolio, contrasting a 2016 plan to do so.

Red to stir up food and beverage launches in 2021

The color red can make consumers perceive food to taste sweeter.

Alyse Thompson

November 25, 2020

Red is said to evoke love, passion and anger, but in addition to those feelings, GNT says it can inspire excitement and encourage consumers to explore food and drink.